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ELISA technique is based on the principles of antigen and antibody interaction. Can this technique be used in the molecular diagnosis of a genetic disorder, such as phenyketonuria?

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Yes. One can use antibody against the enzyme (that is responsible for the metabolism of phenylalanine) to develop ELISA based diagnostic technique. The patient where the enzyme protein is absent would give negative result in ELISA when compared to normal Individual.
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